#Genlock use questions
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Hi,
A little new to video but would like to research a few questions.
1. Recently using a basic Supergen but forgot to run the program
"dolace" first. I am doing everything in DPaint interlace or
Hi-Res anyway, so does it matter ? I mean I'm in interlace in
one form or another.
2. I notice that after genlocking the graphic overlays are shifted
to the RIGHT on the recorded Video. Why ? and how to correct ?
I am not using an A1000 but an A2000HD
3. I really like the idea of the Toaster but would eventually like
to do stuff in S-VHS or Hi-8. I don't suppose there is anyway to
bypass the Toaster genlock in order to use a better (maybe
external)
one while still using all of the advantages of the Toasters' DVE
and 3d program etc.
Thanks in advance,
Rocky
Rocky, I can help with two of your questions: 1) if you're running in
interlace anyway, then the DoLace is not necessary. All DoLace does is
convert all non-interlace screens into interlace for the output.
2) I'd guess your graphics shifting is due to a misaligned screen
preferences. The monitor alignment you use on your normal Amiga monitor is
likely not the same as for your video, so there is some shift.
Solution? First, be sure the image on your video monitor is correctly
centered (ie. if you were watching 'I Love Lucy' on it, it would look
right), then send some Amiga out to the monitor (through your genlock, I'd
guess?), and adjust the screen preferences until the graphics are correct
for the video monitor. Finally, you can then try to adjust your regular
Amiga monitor to center the graphics too.
Actually I keep several sets of 'System-Configuration' files, including one
just for recording to video, which is properly setup for my system. There
may be an easier way than above, but it works for me!
3) I've heard that no genlocks will work with the toaster, but have never
tried it myself. Good luck. –jp–seattle–
On number 2, the reason is that the Amiga RGB video out, and any genlock
video out are going to be out of (horizontal) phase.
Check your preferences. You'll prolly find that the display is shifted
far to the right. Center the prefs, and the video output will be centered
(close enough). Then, adjust the centering on your RGB monitor, and voila!
If you have an Amiga RGB monitor, it may not be able to center the RGB
image. I suspect that's why Commodore ships workbench with the prefs far
to the right.
I will have a utility called Video Tools on Tap that will center the
display for you, among a bunch of other things. I will announce here when
it is available (boy, will I announce <grin>) —Mike